My Mask

I have this mask that I wear everyday and everywhere; It's a mask that no one can tell I'm wearing except one person who is simply the best; one day I know this mask will disappear and show what I really feel; I've learned to cope; I've began accepting but why do I feel like I've been decieving a person that I love; I feel this mask coming apart; I see the pieces hanging by a string; I know it still doesn't feel right in my heart; I put this mask on everyday when I tell everyone that I'm okay; there's only two people that know that's a lie and I'm really falling apart on the inside; after this is said and done a bunch more will know and I think I'm okay with that 'cause it's finally off my chest; the story of my mask has just begun; for you see it's not close to being done; this special mask which I wear shows thee world that I'm alright but people know; I care of what this does to my heart; for you see its been torn apart many years ago and that's how my mask's story began; so now you know the true me with the special mask; I love you all and don't let it fool you; I probably still won't talk; can't you see that's who I am; but I will sing loud and clear; and try better for the mask to go but it may take a while; you see fot the mask is stuck to me; yeah its started to crumble but yet it's still there and that is the fact and it will be for awhile; I hope this song has helped you see the true me; for I'm done and feel better; it's off my chest and now I can sleep

Written in the 10th grade